September

These are based on the info. listed on the 2nd page of the parent letter. These will be given a few times over the course of the first month of school. They are pass/fail but not for a grade. Once a student passes all sections, he/she will get a "P" in the grade book. Students do not have to pass all of the sections at once - it can be cumulative. I only collect the quiz when it is 100% correct. Until then, students should keep their partial quizes and staple them together upon completion.
 * Prerequisite quizzes -** **Quiz 2 - Thurs. 9/6**, (date change) *** Quiz 3 Wednesday 9/12** **Quiz 4 9/18**

What are the Characteristics of a Successful Student?
 * Monday 9/17 -**
 * 1) students will participate in review activities for 5 basic parts of speech test (this Thursday 9/20)
 * 2) Print Comic Life Pages
 * 3) Read/work on Books are Fun index card
 * Tuesday 9/18 -**
 * 1) prerequisite quiz 4
 * 2) Begin new unit: Students will answer the questions found the the link below in their journal and be ready to discuss them in class on Wednesday.

Question: Once you know which type of fruit you are, explain how you can use your strengths to work with/in a group to be successful.
 * Wednesday 9/19 -**
 * 1) Successful Student Unit: Students will share their journal responses from the questions answered yesterday.
 * 2) Students will sign up for their free account on the Premiere Agenda website and I will explain this great resource and how it relates to our unit.
 * study for grammar test tomorrow**
 * Open house night tomorrow night**
 * Thursday 9/20 -**
 * 1) Choose a habit for the skit (7 Habits of Highly Effective Teens)
 * 2) Take grammar test
 * 3) Turn in test, get a computer and read about each Habit - look at the habit in the planner.
 * Friday 9/21 -**
 * 1) Teacher will thoroughly explain 7 habits skits7 habits skits
 * 2) Students will meet with their group to plan their skit.
 * 3) Skits are due to be performed in class Tuesday Sept. 25th.
 * Monday 9/24 -**
 * 1) Students will share their "Books We Love to Read" cards
 * 2) Students will work on their 7 Habits skits that are due tomorrow
 * Tuesday 9/25 -**
 * 1) Students will perform 7 habits skits (will finish tomorrow)
 * Wednesday 9/26 -**
 * 1) Finish performing skits
 * 2) Read through the 7 Habits links with Mrs. Phelps
 * Homework - complete the "what kind of fruit are you" survey (handout) and answer the question in journals - due tomorrow

Thursday 9/27** 1.Book orders 2.Fruit Salad-which fruit are you? How can you use this info. to be a more successful person? 3.Look at links on wiki Homework Due Monday-In your journal list each of the seven habits and give one example of how you would use it.